{"id":35764,"date":"2016-08-08T11:47:38","date_gmt":"2016-08-08T16:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=35764"},"modified":"2016-08-08T11:47:38","modified_gmt":"2016-08-08T16:47:38","slug":"clicks-2005-chevy-equinox-lt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2016\/08\/clicks-2005-chevy-equinox-lt","title":{"rendered":"Clicks 2005 Chevy Equinox LT"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2005Car has sat in driveway for almost a year due to ignition switch problems. I finally removed the switch and housing off the steering column. The electrical ignition switch is now exposed\u00a0 allowing me to take a screwdriver and turn it as if it were a key to start the car. However….upon first trying to start it, the battery which I bought 2 weeks prior to the car being parked in the driveway for a year, was bone dead. So I put it on a trickle charge over night. Upon putting it back in the car, turning the ignition to the on position, I have full electrical power….lights work….windows go up and down etc. When trying to START the car, it just “CLICKS” as if the battery was dead. What could the issue be as to why it wont start ?<\/p>\n

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RESPONSE<\/p>\n

The BATTERY<\/a>. When a battery is run completely dead it may take a trickle charger 2 to 3 days to charge depending upon the amperage at which it is being charged. There is enough juice in the battery to operate the lights and radio but not for the starter.Since the battery isn’t fully charged, the starter just clicks.<\/p>\n

For Example: The radio may draw 5 amps and the lights may draw 30 amps, where the starter will draw 200 to 250 amps. Simple put, the starter requires a lot more juice to operate than that of the lights, windows and radio.<\/p>\n

The fix would be to fully charge the battery or replace it with a new fully charged battery. Since the battery isn’t that old and money don’t come easy, I would opt for fully charging the battery. Also make sure there is no corrosion on the battery terminals between the terminal and the battery.<\/p>\n

2005 Chevy Equinox Battery – Clicks
\n<\/span><\/h1>\n

Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery<\/span>. When it is time for a new battery<\/span>, see your dealer\/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery<\/span>‘s label.<\/p>\n

For battery<\/span> replacement, see your dealer\/retailer or the service manual. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information .<\/p>\n

Warning:\u00a0<\/b>Battery<\/span> posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. <\/span><\/p>\n

Vehicle Storage<\/h3>\n

Warning!<\/strong> \u00a0<\/b>Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting for tips on working around a battery<\/span> without getting hurt.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently, remove the black, negative\u00a0(-) cable from the battery<\/span>. This will help keep the battery<\/span> from running down.<\/p>\n

Extended Storage: For extended storage of your vehicle, remove the black, negative\u00a0(-) cable from the battery<\/span> or use a battery<\/span> trickle charger. This will help maintain the charge of the battery<\/span> over an extended period of time.<\/p>\n

You must close all doors and the liftgate before reconnecting the battery<\/span>. After reconnecting the battery<\/span>, you must press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter. Failure to follow this procedure could result in the alarm sounding. Pressing unlock on the keyless access transmitter will stop the alarm.<\/p>\n

2005 Chevy Equinox Battery<\/span> Replacement – Clicks<\/h1>\n

Removal Procedure<\/h3>\n

\"battery
\nDisconnect the negative battery<\/span> cable\u00a0(1). Refer to Battery<\/span> Negative Cable Disconnect\/Connect Procedure .<\/p>\n

    \n<\/ol>\n
      \n
    1. Loosen the battery<\/span> positive cable terminal bolt.<\/li>\n
    2. Disconnect the battery<\/span> positive cable\u00a0(2) from the battery<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"battery
      \nWarning!<\/strong> \u00a0<\/b>Do not tip the battery<\/span> over a 45\u00a0degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Loosen the battery<\/span> hold down bolt.<\/li>\n
      2. Remove the battery<\/span> from the battery<\/span> box.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Installation Procedure<\/h3>\n

        Caution!<\/strong><\/span><\/b>Refer to Fastener Notice<\/span> in Cautions and Notices.<\/p>\n

        Warning!<\/strong> \u00a0<\/b>Do not tip the battery<\/span> over a 45\u00a0degree angle or acid could spill causing serious personal injury.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

          \n<\/ol>\n
            \n
          1. Install the battery<\/span> to the battery<\/span> box.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Tighten<\/b>
            \nTighten the battery<\/span> hold down bolt to 15\u00a0N\u00b7m (11\u00a0lb\u00a0ft).<\/p>\n

              \n<\/ol>\n
                \n
              1. Connect the positive battery<\/span> cable\u00a0(2) to the battery<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Tighten<\/b>
                \nTighten the positive battery<\/span> terminal bolt to 17\u00a0N\u00b7m (13\u00a0lb\u00a0ft).<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Connect the negative battery<\/span> cable\u00a0(1) to the battery<\/span>. Refer to Battery<\/span> Negative Cable Disconnect\/Connect Procedure .<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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